Society & Culture - 16 June 2007

Ok whenever some poor shlop asks 'why are atheists in the R&S section?' some other poor shlops will come along and say it's because they need God or seek the truth even if they won't admit it and other idiotic phrases like that. And correct me if I'm wrong...but most of the time when they use the term God, they mean in terms of some form of Christianity.

Why do the atheists (whom I assure you, aren't searching for that kind of 'truth'), have to be searching for the Christian God? Why not say, they need Allah or Buddha or Odin or Zeus or FSM (hey, gotta get a good list going....).

2007-06-16 05:48:51 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I really wish we could all just be nice. Please can we try? Just for a day, even? Stop trying to demoralize one another and just acknowledge that despite our different views, we're probably for the most part decent people.

An R & S Amnesty, if you will. Just for today. And maybe for a bit of tomorrow... it might even stick.

2007-06-16 05:47:19 · 19 answers · asked by Munchkin 5 in Religion & Spirituality

ım on holıday and want people to thınk ım rıch and famous wıthout actually sayın anythıng to them how do ı do thıs

2007-06-16 05:46:28 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

“ Thus says the LORD, the King of Israel, And his Redeemer, the LORD of hosts: ‘ I am the First and I am the Last; Besides Me there is no God. (Isaiah 44:6)

Is there a God besides Me? Indeed there is no other Rock; I know not one. (Isaiah 44:8)

Aslo see Isaiah 45:5; 45:14; 45:21; 45:22; 46:5; 46:9; 43:10 all of these verses say there is only one God

Yet part of the mormon doctrine of God is the belief that every male mormon can become a god himself? joseph smith said, " You have got to learn to become gods yourselves the same as all gods before you." Brigham Young said, " The Lord created you and me for the purpose of becoming gods like himself. We are created to become gods like unto out father in heaven.

2007-06-16 05:45:18 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Namaste ~

After all, no one wants to simply 'jump off the deep end' ...so ...

...what do you think is the way to find out if something is worth your time and
energy?

Does it not all hang on the *results*?

So if you notice people believing in a certain way, and you notice that they
are happy and making good progress, is it safe to try their way of working ....

...or are there other considerations to make? What would they be?

Thank you

2007-06-16 05:44:51 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-06-16 05:43:39 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Some claim that when one calculates the probability that life would naturally evolve as it has on earth, the results prove that life as we know it is so unlikely that there must have been a creator involved.

However, this conclusion is misleading. It is like dealing out a deck of cards and playing a hand of poker, then calculating the probability that the cards would come out exactly as they just had. This situation would also show that the chance of things turning out precisely as they already have is very small. Nevertheless, that's the way the hand was dealt.

Your thoughts?

2007-06-16 05:43:12 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I recently watched this documentary titled "trembling before God" arevealing documentary by Sandi Simcha Dubowski about religion and homosexuality ,mainly gay jews.
All of them expressed the struggle and the fact that no matter hwo hard they tried no to be attracted to a man they just could not change their sexual orientation even if they were not engaging in sexual activity. My question is how can religious groups call HOMOSEXUALITY a choice and therefore a sin? noone wakes up in the morning deciding to be attracted to the person of the same sex, the gay people even if they do not engage in any sexual activity they still are attracted to people of the same sex, how can you call that a choice and therefore a sin? it is not their fault if they feel attracted to someone of the same sex why do religious people do not understand that?

2007-06-16 05:40:51 · 13 answers · asked by ateo 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Namaste ~

How do you know what ~ or who ~ to believe?

We cannot just take things 'on hearsay' ... so..

What sort of credibility do people need to
establish in order for you to trust them?

Or do you just let it all go?

Is it not the beginning of *Wisdom* simply to say, "I don't know"?

Thank you

2007-06-16 05:39:59 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Is it that some don't understand what Agnosticism is?

Here's a link for those Atheists who don't understand or know what Agnostciism is:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agnosticism

2007-06-16 05:39:30 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I've just been reading a christian website about rock music. How it makes people kill themselves and other people, and how it hypnotises us.

Do you believe in this at all? I listen to rock, and I have never had the urge to kill someone or myself by listening to it.

2007-06-16 05:37:43 · 31 answers · asked by sparkle 5 in Religion & Spirituality

i know this guy who's hair is always greasy and he smells bad.

hes a great guy, but he really needs to shower more often. how do i tell him that without being mean?

2007-06-16 05:34:30 · 11 answers · asked by ♥ Gabbie ♥ 6 in Etiquette

Christians follow the New Testament. We only care for the creation story and the Ten Commandments. That's it. the New Testament is what represents what Christianity is all about and there was no wars waged and that much blood spilled (mostly Christs').

So why use the Jewish Testament to ridicule Christians?

All the Old Testament was good for was to make sure Jesus was born... notice how all the events that happen lead up to Christs birth and then just ends?

God basically used the Jews to ensure that his Son was born. But it's the New Testament that we go by.

So why use the Jewish Torah against Christianity?

2007-06-16 05:28:32 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

All right, an older businesswoman and I were on a casual lunch and we were eating at an establishment I am quite familiar with. I made a suggestion of one of the specialties then after explaining it, she expressed interest in trying it then. I asked her if she wanted it then, and she said yes. So, when the waiter came around, I said her order along with mine. She then commented afterwards that a lot of men won't do that kind of thing anymore, regretting it. I have always seen this as one of the things a gentleman would do. So, I have a few questions.

Ladies, how do you feel about a man ordering for your table if he knows your order? Why?
Gentlemen, would you (or do you) do this? Why or why not?
And both, what is your general opinion on ordering for your date? Where does it stem from and what would you do in this situation?

This is a cross question, I wanted to see how the Dating people would answer, and the Etiquette ones. I do not believe that posting this twice is "excessive."

2007-06-16 05:28:12 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

nor can they die anymore, for they are equal to the angels and are sons of God, being sons of the resurrection. Luke 20:36 This verse says that angels cannot die, so if jesus was an angel how did He die?

He had by Himself purged our sins, sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high, having become so much better than the angels, as He has by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they. Hebrews 1:3-4 Jesus is better then the angels.

But when He again brings the firstborn into the world, He says: “ Let all the angels of God worship Him.” If Jesus was an angel then He is disobeying God and not worshipping himself. God said all angels will worship Jesus.

But to which of the angels has He ever said:“ Sit at My right hand, Till I make Your enemies Your footstool”? Are they not all ministering spirits sent forth to minister for those who will inherit salvation? This verse is saying angels are the ones who proclaim Jesus.

Jesus was not an angel. Jesus was God.

2007-06-16 05:26:58 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

the point i'm trying to translate is to say that a paper was issued to be presented anywhere it may be required

2007-06-16 05:25:41 · 13 answers · asked by mamenco 1 in Languages

2007-06-16 05:23:54 · 3 answers · asked by ? 6 in Religion & Spirituality

is that asking too much. it's rather disrespectful when you don't

2007-06-16 05:23:50 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-06-16 05:23:36 · 24 answers · asked by Cole Cooper™ 4 in Mythology & Folklore

look !
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3x9aC3lUhBU

... you dont need speak portuguese...you will understand...after that answer me : what's wrong ? what's right?

2007-06-16 05:19:59 · 11 answers · asked by pop 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Safety measures in terms of communication, gadgets, physical well being and safety, and any other one can think of. Thank you.

2007-06-16 05:19:24 · 12 answers · asked by autumnleaves 3 in Senior Citizens

I'm going to work in Mcdonalds when I turn fourteen which is in September. The place that I am going to work in pays 8.50 an hour. People are always saying that Mcdonalds is a horrible place to work in. My sister worked there, and my mom when she was younger worked in burger king. THey all say its fine. My mom says you shouldn't be ashamed of where your work, your the one thats getting payed, and not being lazy all day watching tv. I think its true what she says. So my question is should i work there, and do what i feel is right or dont work there because i know its not such a good place
what do u think>?

2007-06-16 05:18:22 · 24 answers · asked by M 3 in Etiquette

when & if someone tells you You HAVE to believe? I just got an e mail from someone that said if I'm a real Christian, I HAVE to believe in hell. I 'm sorry but I don't, yet I believe in Heaven. My beliefs might not make sense to people, but I don't care. I think people have a hell of a nerve, how do you respond to these idiots?

2007-06-16 05:17:53 · 26 answers · asked by For Da Be Dan- Liza p 3 in Religion & Spirituality

im waiting for my coffee so i can start my day, woo hoo!

2007-06-16 05:17:27 · 21 answers · asked by CATWOMAN 6 in Other - Holidays

I personally am a creationist. I really dont know what the evolutionary standpoint is other than a chemical mixture that evolved into living organisms. Anyone care to explain? Anyone care to argue? Explain why or why not you think this is true.

2007-06-16 05:17:03 · 13 answers · asked by Lauren. 4 in Religion & Spirituality

Where is the arrogance then? Where is the pride and hatred? Is it in the one who refuses to judge the creator, or is it in the one who judges the creator? And who can live if their child who is innocent and pure walks away and doesn't hate but simply states, " I don't believe I have parents. Your just here because everyone said we have a father and mother. I refuse to be brainwashed by this society and will not believe you are my parents simply because you said you are. I need more proof than that. I know I live in your house, and eat your food. but you need to show me how you created me and explain why I was born before I will accept you as my parents." How could you prove your parenthood? A doctor's word would not be enough, a written document would not be enough, even the testimonoy of the entire family would not do it. Even the similarity in looks is not enough to convince that child. He was told that you all say this, and it's hogwash. How could you deal with that?

2007-06-16 05:15:08 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I need to translate the phrase "as of 15.6.2007 the account balance is 11007" into Spanish - please help!

2007-06-16 05:11:03 · 3 answers · asked by mamenco 1 in Languages

i am doin a project on russian orthodox and i am goin to go a powerpoint and am askin if anyone nows anything about there beleifs or there history or anything else

2007-06-16 05:10:59 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I am looking for anyone who is familiar with the work of Zacharia Stichin,, Just see who knows of this mans work and has studied it and believes in such things because he is not the only person to have done this type of study and come to the same conclusion,,

2007-06-16 05:10:25 · 5 answers · asked by SPACEGUY 7 in Mythology & Folklore

If you "zapped" a mixture of simple gases in a jar with a high voltage arc (to simulate lightning), what do you think the odds are you could make a molecule like a nucleotide, the basic building-block of life?

2007-06-16 05:08:23 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality